Meet Bettina Anderson: Donald Trump Jr.’s Girlfriend After Split With Kimberley Guilfoyle

Donald Trump Jr. seems to have found new romance in Florida socialite Bettina Anderson following his split from Kimberley Guilfoyle. After nearly four years together, the engagement with Guilfoyle, a former Fox News anchor, appears to have come to an end. Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump, was first linked to Anderson in 2024.

Donald Trump Jr. | Credit: YouTube\KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source

Their recent appearances, including a cozy outing in Palm Beach, have sparked curiosity about the socialite capturing his attention. So, who is Bettina Anderson?

Bettina Anderson comes from a big family

Bettina Anderson grew up in the vibrant community of Palm Beach, Fla., surrounded by a large, loving family. Born in December 1986 to entrepreneur Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and philanthropist Inger Anderson, Anderson was raised in a household where business success and giving back went hand in hand.

Bettina Anderson | Credit: YouTube\The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

Her father, Harry, achieved remarkable success at a young age, becoming the youngest bank president in the U.S. when he took charge of Worth Avenue National Bank at just 26. Beyond his career, he and Inger became well-known for their philanthropic efforts. Harry serving on prestigious boards like the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the American Red Cross.

Anderson grew up alongside five siblings, Mea Stone, Bebe McCranels, Kristina McPherson, Harry Loy III, and Kent. Despite her family’s prominence, Anderson’s roots remain in Palm Beach, where she continues to live today.

Bettina Anderson’s professional life

Bettina Anderson has carved out a multifaceted career, blending her passion for art, philanthropy, and environmental advocacy. A graduate of Columbia University in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism, and conservation, Anderson has showed her artistic flair through various modeling projects.

Bettina Anderson | Credit: YouTube\The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

In 2021, she gained further recognition as a “local influencer” in Palm Beach Illustrated. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Anderson has followed her family’s philanthropic legacy. She co-founded The Paradise Fund, a non-profit supporting local disaster relief efforts.

Her passion for Florida’s natural beauty led her to launch the Project Paradise Film Fund in October 2021, focusing on storytelling around the state’s wildlife and channeling proceeds toward conservation.

On Fashion Week Daily Anderson said,

One of the greatest focuses of my life is how I can be of service to others and be a steward of the environment

Now serving as the executive director of Paradise.ngo, the nonprofit’s evolved identity, Anderson continues championing causes close to her heart.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson have been rumored to be dating since August 2024

Rumors of a budding romance between Donald Trump Jr. and Florida socialite Bettina Anderson began swirling in August 2024. Despite being in a long-term relationship with Kimberley Guilfoyle since 2018, Trump Jr. was spotted enjoying a brunch date with Anderson that month, as captured by the Daily Mail.

By September, whispers of tension between Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle emerged, with reports suggesting the couple was spending less time together.

Donald Trump Jr. | Credit: YouTube\CTV News

The speculation intensified in December when Trump Jr. joined Anderson’s birthday dinner at Buccan, a trendy Palm Beach hotspot. Later that evening, they were photographed strolling hand-in-hand along the beach. Adding to the intrigue, it was reported that Trump Jr. had introduced Anderson as his girlfriend during a trip to Alaska, even while still publicly linked to Guilfoyle. A source told People,

Even took her on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim.

The dynamics took a political turn when Donald Trump announced Guilfoyle’s nomination as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. Insiders claim the move aligns with efforts to distance her from the Trump family, with suggestions that tensions had been brewing. The source further said,

Kim is not a nice person and always wants the limelight. Don and Kim are over but they are going to offer her some kind of an administrative position so she will be happy.

Allegedly, Anderson was eager for Guilfoyle to leave the scene, and the ambassadorial role seemed like a strategic way to facilitate that transition without disrupting the election.

While the Trump-Guilfoyle relationship appears to have run its course, Trump Jr.’s relationship with Anderson seems to be growing. These events have not only fueled public curiosity but also added a touch of drama to the already eventful Trump family story.